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627 finds within 3 mi of 02113—events, play, eats and stays, picked for tiny voyagers.

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  • American

    Trident Booksellers & Café

    Organized by Trident Booksellers & Café

    Back Bay · 2 mi

    Bookshop-café combo with family-friendly brunch, crayons for kids, and cozy upstairs seating; great rainy-day stop.

  • Pizza

    Publico Street Bistro & Garden

    Organized by Publico Street Bistro & Garden

    South Boston · 2 mi

    Ages: 0-2, 3-5, 6-12

    A stylish South Boston spot serving globally inspired street food with a beautiful open-air garden, retractable roof, and fire pits…

  • Hotel

    Sheraton Boston Hotel

    Back Bay · 2 mi

    Home of the whimsical "Goodnight Moon Suite," inspired by the classic bedtime story; includes themed décor, cookies & milk turndown, and…

  • Pizza

    Castle Island Brewing - South Boston

    Organized by Castle Island Brewing - South Boston

    South Boston · 2 mi

    Ages: All ages

    Castle Island's Southie taproom keeps everyone happy with pizzas, sandwiches, and shareable snacks alongside its own beers. Watch-party…

  • Italian

    Capo

    Organized by Capo

    South Boston · 2 mi

    Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12

    A Southie favorite serving red-sauce Italian classics in warm, 19th-century-inspired rooms with big, comfortable booths. The gluten-free…

  • Free · Park

    Splash Fountain at Christian Science Plaza

    Organized by Splash Fountain at Christian Science Plaza

    Back Bay · 2 mi

    A large, elegant grid of synchronized open-air pavement fountains popular on hot days.

  • Mediterranean

    Tatte Bakery & Cafe - Symphony

    Organized by Tatte Bakery & Cafe - Symphony

    Symphony · 2.1 mi

    Ages: All ages

    Near Symphony Hall and the Berklee campus, this Tatte location offers families a cultured dining experience with outstanding pastries and…

  • Hidden Gem

    Bodega Sneaker Speakeasy

    Organized by Bodega Sneaker Speakeasy

    Back Bay · 2.1 mi

    Ages: All ages

    A hidden "secret door" bodega in the Back Bay that opens into a cool sneaker store—older kids absolutely LOVE the reveal. A Boston hidden…

  • Ice Cream

    J.P. Licks - Boylston Street

    Organized by J.P. Licks - Boylston Street

    Fenway · 2.2 mi

    Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12

    J.P. Licks near the Fenway — the reliable post-game or post-museum cone, with dozens of homemade flavors, dairy-free options, and soft…

  • Shop

    Bringing Up Baby

    Organized by Bringing Up Baby

    South Boston · 2.2 mi

    Ages: All ages

    A Best of Boston–winning children's boutique on East Broadway in Southie, carrying fashion, toys, and books for girls and boys from newborn…

  • Free · Park

    Highland Park

    Organized by Highland Park

    Chelsea · 2.2 mi

    Features standard neighborhood playground structures paired with simple summer ground jets.

  • Brewery

    Lamplighter Brewing - Broadway

    Organized by Lamplighter Brewing - Broadway

    Cambridge · 2.3 mi

    Ages: All ages

    A rare brewery-café combo: Lamplighter's Broadway taproom houses Pepita, an in-house café with a full espresso menu, pastries, and…

  • Mexican

    Naco Taco

    Organized by Naco Taco

    Central Square · 2.3 mi

    Creative taqueria with fresh, flavorful tacos and Mexican street food. Casual atmosphere that welcomes families for a quick, delicious meal…

  • Pizza

    Posto — Assembly Row

    Organized by Posto — Assembly Row

    Assembly Row · 2.3 mi

    Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12

    Posto brings wood-fired Italian cooking to Assembly Row with a warm, welcoming vibe that families love. All locations welcome families with…

  • Free · Park

    Corbett-McKenna Park

    Organized by Corbett-McKenna Park

    Somerville · 2.3 mi

    A small neighborhood pocket park offering simple, push-button water misters.

  • Ice Cream

    Toscanini's - Central Square

    Organized by Toscanini's - Central Square

    Central Square · 2.3 mi

    Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12

    The Cambridge legend famously crowned the world's best ice cream — dense, custardy scoops in inventive house-made flavors (burnt caramel is…

  • Park

    Chuckie Harris Playground

    Organized by Chuckie Harris Playground

    Somerville · 2.3 mi

    Ages: 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

    An innovative, terraced park featuring a unique water wall and misting area.

  • Ice Cream

    Christina's Homemade Ice Cream

    Organized by Christina's Homemade Ice Cream

    Inman Square · 2.3 mi

    Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12

    Inman Square's flavor laboratory — 50+ choices at any moment, from burnt sugar to fresh mint that tastes like the garden. Regularly named…

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North End with kids

Boston’s oldest neighborhood is a delight to explore with little ones in tow: narrow brick lanes, the Paul Revere House, and a well-earned cannoli at the end of the walk. Christopher Columbus Park’s waterfront playground and spray fountain sit just a few steps away for when legs need a break.